The authors point out that there is a lack of previous studies focussed on health promotion and the effect on preventing DM. The conclusion of the authors is very logical and convincing from the statistics they show. It is important to note that type 2 diabetes (insulin independent diabetes), which is also widely prevalent, is a preventable condition. The authors argue that nursing focus must shift from a sickness service to a health promotion service among the healthy people. Nurses have a strategic role in care delivery and also in increasing the awareness of the disease among the masses. The authors suggest that a patient centred health care delivery system should be established. This approach is appropriate and endorsed by recent studies that show that nurses can improve care delivery for diabetics by promoting a problem-based learning model. [Gale...

It is found that such a self-care based approach is a more effective way of inducing positive behavioural changes in the patients than merely overloading them with information. There is no doubt that with proactive community-based education programs, nurses can play a leading role in striking at the root of the problem, that of setting right the life style disorder that poses a huge risk for the debilitating condition.
Bibliography

Katarina Hjelm et.al, 'Preparing Nurses to Face the Pandemic of Diabetes Mellitus; a Literature review', Journal of Advanced Nursing Mar 2003, Vol 41 Issue

Gale Group, 'FEND Conference: Munich 2004; Problem-Based Learning Promotes Self-Care in…